UAE President, Norwegian PM discuss humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Friday, 20 October 2023 06:01

By ARN News Staff

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the humanitarian crisis faced by civilians in the Gaza Strip with Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

During a call on Thursday, the two leaders emphasised the priority of ensuring their full protection in line with international humanitarian law and underscored the importance of enhancing diplomatic initiatives to immediately establish humanitarian corridors, for the swift delivery of relief and medical supplies.

Both sides also stressed the importance of intensifying international efforts to halt escalation and contain the situation, highlighting the significance of advancing towards a comprehensive and just peace, and averting further violence and instability in the Middle East.

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